Senior Category Specialist
Whitehaven Coal
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Job Description
About Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal is a dominant player in Australia’s high-quality coal basin, known for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. The company's culture is guided by its STRIVE values: Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, and Excellence, which are celebrated and recognised across individuals and teams.
About The Senior Category Specialist Role
Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Senior Category Specialist to join its Procurement team in Newcastle. This full-time permanent position is based in the Newcastle office and will involve supporting the execution of Whitehaven Coal’s Procurement strategy, leading sourcing projects for goods and services, and contributing to a tight-knit and friendly team culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Review spend analytics and develop robust sourcing strategies.
- Lead competitive tendering activities for various goods and services.
- Negotiate and establish favourable contracts with key suppliers.
- Conduct thorough analysis of vendor spend data to identify opportunities.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks for the company.
- Mentor and lead category team members, fostering their development.
- Engage with senior stakeholders to establish award strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Contribute to delivering sustainable procurement outcomes.
- Undertake occasional travel to operating sites as required.
What You'll Bring
- Extensive experience in leading high-complexity Procurement, Category management, or sourcing projects.
- Strong negotiation skills and proven experience in leading tenders.
- Experience in managing category teams.
- Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Established stakeholder management skills, with a demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate with senior leaders.
- Above-average computer skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- An understanding of the mining, resources, or construction industry is preferred but not essential.
Why Join Whitehaven Coal?
Whitehaven Coal offers a supportive and rewarding work environment, including:
- Industry-leading 26 Weeks Parental Leave.
- $4k for successful referrals.
- Learning and skills development through study assistance and leadership training.
- Awards and recognition via the STRIVE initiative.
- Opportunities for career growth with new projects on the horizon.
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, striving for an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of gender, culture, and experience. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
Key skills/competency
- Procurement Strategy
- Category Management
- Sourcing Projects
- Tendering
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Risk Mitigation
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Spend Analysis
- Team Leadership
How to Get Hired at Whitehaven Coal
- Research Whitehaven Coal's culture: Study their STRIVE values, mission, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their commitment to safety, teamwork, respect, integrity, value, and excellence.
- Tailor your resume for procurement: Customize your resume to highlight extensive experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation, emphasizing relevant achievements and quantifying impact.
- Showcase industry knowledge: While not essential, demonstrate an understanding of the mining, resources, or construction industry if applicable, or highlight transferable skills in complex industrial procurement.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Be ready to discuss examples of leading tenders, managing category teams, mitigating commercial risks, and effectively engaging senior stakeholders, aligning with Whitehaven Coal's STRIVE values.
- Network within the industry: Connect with current and former Whitehaven Coal employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company's procurement processes and team dynamics.
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